Assistant Controller
On-siteNiamey, Niamey, Niger
Niamey, Niamey, NigerOn-siteFull TimeMasters DegreeFinancial ServicesMedium
Full TimeMasters DegreeMediumFinancial Services
Job Summary
Review and monitor company financial transactions while complying with financial, legal, and regulatory requirements in Niger. Maintain accounting controls by preparing policies and procedures, manage the external auditor relationship, and advise on needed actions. Recruit, train, and mentor staff; interact with Product Managers to ensure new products align with accounting and tax perspectives. Lead the Finance unit by living Wave's values and ensuring team compliance with standards. This permanent position in Niamey requires a Master's degree, 8+ years of experience, and fluency in French and English.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience across auditing, accounting, or corporate finance
- Proven experience navigating financial reporting requirements and regulatory frameworks in Niger
- Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and resolving statutory tax audits
- Full professional fluency in both French and English
- Exceptional time management, critical thinking, and analytical problem-solving capabilities
- Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills, with a proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop staff
- Ability to lead by example while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity, ethics, and dependability
- Proven resilience and the ability to deliver high-quality results under pressure and within tight timelines
- Executive-level written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in computer applications, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
- Work authorisation in Niamey
- This is a permanent position
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience within a reputable external audit firm is considered a distinct advantage
- Possess robust technical accounting and advanced financial reporting skills
- Are highly meticulous, detail-oriented, and consistently drive for operational excellence
- Are a strategic thinker who is comfortable challenging the status quo to improve processes
- Are strictly deadline-driven and excel at managing competing priorities
- Are intellectually curious, creative in your approach to problem-solving, and view failures as opportunities for continuous innovation and growth
- Demonstrate strong project ownership—acting with high autonomy while possessing the situational awareness to escalate critical issues when necessary
- Are comfortable defaulting to proactive over-communication and cross-functional coordination
- Know how to maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive financial or corporate information
- Adjust seamlessly to shifting priorities and fluid conditions while optimizing time management strategies
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